DSOs: Learn More about SEVIS Termination Reasons

January 25, 2018

Although failure to maintain student status is a common reason for terminating an F or M student or dependent’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record, there are several reasons for termination. Designated school officials can find a complete list of termination reasons and information about when to use these reasons by visiting the Termination Reasons page on the SEVIS Help Hub.

To avoid creating hardships for students, it is important to follow all criteria for a termination reason to ensure you use the correct one.

Choosing an incorrect termination reason for a student or dependent’s SEVIS record requires a correction request to change the status of a termination reason. However, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) must approve this type of correction request.